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Brighton vs Crystal Palace

American Express Community Stadium, Falmer28 November 2017 at 19:45
Referee: Andre Marriner

Match Events

Brighton
Crystal Palace
Kick Off
Half Time
José Izquierdo48′
Lewis Dunk65′
66′
Y. CabayeJ. McArthur
J. IzquierdoS. March
71′
P. GroßI. Brown
82′
G. MurrayT. Hemed
85′
Full Time

Match Statistics

4Shots on Goal4
4Shots off Goal5
10Total Shots10
2Blocked Shots1
6Shots insidebox5
4Shots outsidebox5
13Fouls8
10Corner Kicks5
5Offsides0
53%Ball Possession47%
2Yellow Cards0
0Red Cards0
4Goalkeeper Saves3
452Total passes405
334Passes accurate295
74%Passes %73%

Lineups

Squad Ratings

The overall squad rating for Brighton is 7.01, compared to — for Crystal Palace. This metric is derived from each player's average match rating across all league appearances this season — anything above 7.00 is considered strong, while below 6.50 signals inconsistency. Brighton's highest-rated starter is P. Groß (7.06), while Crystal Palace's best-rated player is —.

Attacking Output

The starting XI of Brighton have contributed 2 goals and 3 assists this season, led by L. Dunk (1G). Crystal Palace's starters account for 0 goals and 0 assists, spearheaded by —. Goals reflect clinical finishing and chance creation, while assists highlight the ability to unlock defences through through-balls, crosses, and set pieces.

Defensive Solidity

Brighton deploy 4 defenders rated 6.96 on average, against Crystal Palace's 4-man backline averaging —. Higher defensive ratings suggest better positional awareness, fewer individual errors, and a greater likelihood of keeping clean sheets. The rating accounts for tackles won, interceptions, aerial duels, and blocks throughout the season.

Midfield Control

Brighton field 4 midfielders averaging —, versus Crystal Palace's 4 rated —. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.

Forward Threat

Brighton start 2 forward(s) averaging 7.06, compared to 2 for Crystal Palace averaging —. Forward ratings capture shot accuracy, movement off the ball, dribbling success, and involvement in build-up play — they indicate who carries the greater goal threat on the day.

Passing & Build-Up

Passing accuracy averages 89% for Brighton and —% for Crystal Palace. Higher passing accuracy generally indicates a possession-based style with patient build-up through the thirds, while lower figures may suggest a more direct, counter-attacking approach with long balls and quick transitions.

Discipline

Brighton's starters have collected 12 yellow cards this season, compared to 0 for Crystal Palace. Yellow cards reflect how aggressively a team presses and tackles — a high count may indicate a physical, high-pressing style but also risks suspensions and late free-kicks in dangerous areas.

Age & Experience

The average age of Brighton's starting XI is 34.0 (youngest: L. Dunk (34), oldest: L. Dunk (34)), while Crystal Palace average — (youngest: —, oldest: —). Younger squads typically offer pace, energy, and pressing intensity, while experienced lineups bring composure, game management, and the ability to handle high-pressure moments.

Squad Depth

Brighton's starters average 24 league appearances each, versus 0 for Crystal Palace. High appearance counts indicate an established, well-drilled unit that the manager trusts week in and week out. Lower figures may suggest rotation, injuries, or emerging players still earning their place in the team.

Brighton4-4-1-14-4-2Crystal Palace
GKDEFMIDFWD
1Ryan2Saltor29Suttner22Duffy5Dunk6Stephens13Groß24Pröpper11Knockae.17Murray19Izquier.13Henness.12Sakho5Tomkins2Ward15Schlupp7Cabaye10Townsend4Milivoj.11Zaha8Loftus-.17Benteke

Substitutes

Coach: C. Hughton

Substitutes

Coach: R. Hodgson

BrightonPosition StrengthCrystal Palace
7.01
Avg Rating
6.96Defender (4 v 4)
1G 0A0G 0A
7.06Forward (2 v 2)
1G 3A0G 0A
Brighton4-4-1-1
1GoalkeeperM. Ryan
2DefenderBruno Saltor
29DefenderM. Suttner
22DefenderS. Duffy
5DefenderL. Dunk7.01G
6MidfielderD. Stephens
24MidfielderD. Pröpper
11MidfielderA. Knockaert
19MidfielderJ. Izquierdo
13ForwardP. Groß7.11G3A
17ForwardG. Murray
Crystal Palace4-4-2
13GoalkeeperW. Hennessey
12DefenderM. Sakho
5DefenderJ. Tomkins
2DefenderJ. Ward
15DefenderJ. Schlupp
7MidfielderY. Cabaye
10MidfielderA. Townsend
4MidfielderL. Milivojević
8MidfielderR. Loftus-Cheek
11ForwardW. Zaha
17ForwardC. Benteke

Match Summary

Brighton and Crystal Palace drew 0:0. The match was played in Premier League 2017. 2 yellow cards were shown. Brighton had 53% possession while Crystal Palace held 47%. Brighton had 10 shots (4 on target) compared to 10 (4 on target) for Crystal Palace. Brighton made 3 substitutions, Crystal Palace made 1.

Rivalry since 2011

Brighton vs Crystal Palace Head to Head Results

24 stretnutí
Brighton
6
wins
Drawn
9
Crystal Palace
9
wins
Total goals
59 · 2.5/match
Both scored
16/24 · 67%
Over 2.5
11/24 · 46%

Recent Form

Brighton

WLWDWW

Crystal Palace

DWLWLD

Match Prediction

Brighton

45%

Home win

 

45%

Draw

Crystal Palace

10%

Away win

Model advice

Double chance : Brighton or draw

62%Form38%
54%Attack46%
64%Defence36%
38%Head-to-head62%

Betting Odds & Historical Data

Opening pre-match odds recorded for this fixture at the time it was played. These are historical figures for analytical reference only and do not reflect any current market.

Historical data only — not for betting

This data is sourced from football-data.co.uk and covers historical match results and pre-match odds. These figures do not represent current or live odds and cannot be used for placing bets. Betting is not possible on this website. Provided for analytical and research purposes only.

Home Record / Away Record

Aggregated season statistics from all available historical data. Use these to assess each team's overall form, scoring frequency, and tendency for high-scoring matches.

Home Record: Brighton

Away Record: Crystal Palace

W 182D 159L 267
Over 2.547
Goals scored683

Data: football-data.co.uk

Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 11 May 2026